Only for Wonder Woman! This jumbo-sized limited-edition Mineralize Skinfinish features two shimmer shades and one natural matte shade. Brings heroic dash and larger-than-life dimension to the skin! Its overall impact complemented by its glossy red/blue/yellow compact and comic book-style outer carton.

Actual Product Pic:

Pigmentation & Color:

I love how you're getting more than 3 shades in one compact! Besides the obvious 3 shades in the pan, you can actually get a super pretty light peachy pink if you mix the top and bottom colors together, a lovely rosey peach if you mix the bottom 2 colors, or swirl all 3 colors to get a nice medium peachy pink color! :D

Swatch:From left: 1st 3 swatches are swatches from bottom to top, the last one is all 3 colors swirled together.

This is not the best photo to show how pretty this looks on against my skin because i had to adjust the contrast and colors of this picture due to crap lighting (super cloudy). I layered the two lighter shades over the MAC Nuance Mineralize Blush:

A better picture to come soon I promise! Check out my FOTD this coming Friday! :D

Pigmentation wise these are great! One swipe is all it takes for it to appear on my cheeks! :D

Texture:
MAC has definitely came a looooong way since their old super chunky glitterbombs of the old! This MSF applies smoothly and glides on beautifully!

Packaging:

This MSF comes in a supersized compact much like their regular MSFs, just bigger! :D

Since this is a Wonder Woman exclusive, there is a logo from the cartoon printed on the cover:

I heart the print on the box it came in!! So old school!! :D

Time Test:
This highlighter lasts the whole day on my cheeks! :D

Price & Availability:
At a glance, this may seem expensive at US$35 / RM145 each, but you're actually getting DOUBLE the amount of the regular MSF at about 1/3 of the price extra. This is available at MAC, but its limited edition and flying off the shelves, so hurry if you like this! :D

Usage:
The possibilities are endless with this compact - you're actually getting a highlighter, several blushes and a contouring shade in one pretty compact! :D

My $0.02:

While the rest of the MAC Wonder Woman collection was rather underwhelming for me personally, this pretty baby did shine bright in comparison to the rest! :D

The colors you get from this compact are beautiful, and methinks that it'll suit a wide range of skin tones! I also love how smooth it applies and how it isn't overly shimmery.

At RM145 it can be considered expensive, but taking into consideration the amount you're getting (twice as much as a regular MSF) and royalty MAC has to pay to DC Comics it isn't too bad!

I'm not a fan of the packaging and i thought that the prints on them were tacky, but i LOVE the bright red compact! :D

You know what? This is actually my first official MSF, so it will always have a special place in my heart! Hehehe!! <3

Monday, March 14, 2011

This collection is pretty underwhelming actually for me personally. In fact if this were a plain packaging collection i'll probably not get anything at all :( For those who're into colored mascaras, rejoice for there are 3 colored ones for you to choose from (i didn't swatch them though).

Lets start with the Eyeshadow Quads (US$40 / RM155):

Wonder Woman Eyeshadow x4: Lady Justice:

This quad applies better than it swatches. Although Insurmountable is a Veluxe Pearl, it applies almost like a Satin! :) I wish they didn't put in yet another Deep Truth into this palette though - its a beautiful color don't get me wrong, but come on already!! >.<

Although there are 3 satin shadows in this quad, they all swatch beautifully. I guess MAC has come a long way since their old chalky satin shadow days! lol! I personally won't go anything where near this quad though, because pinks have a history of making me look like i have hives on both eyelids! :P

The lipsticks on the other hand, are just alright for me. I've been wanting to get Russian Red for awhile now, so i'm glad to be able to purchase it in special packaging (it is super pretty and creamy surprisingly despite it being a matte)! :D

From left: 1st 4 shades are from the Golden Lariat MSF - 1st 3 stripes are the invidual shades from top to bottom, and the last swatch is all 3 colors swirled together. the last 4 shades are from the Pink Power MSF - 1st 3 stipes are individual shades from bottom to top and the last stripe is all 3 colors swirled together.

The MSFs are super pretty (especially Pink Power)! According to my MUA its like a blush, contour and highlighting kit all in one! :D

Thats all for now! :D I'm soooooo glad that its the weekend already because I just can't wait to finally have some time for myself and just chilllll!! I'll be checking out the MAC Wonder Woman collection so expect swatches when i'm back! In the meanwhile, have a great weekend! :D

This lipbalm feels kinda like petroleum jelly - it has a gel-like texture that spreads easily. I find that it leaves a film on my lips though. This one doesn't have a scent to it.

This is how it looks on my bare lips:

Packaging:

This lip balm comes in a squeeze tube with a twist off cap and it travels well! :)

The dispensing hole:

Time Test:
This lasts about 8 hours on my lips before it fades.

Price & Availability:
This lip balm is priced at US$7 / RM29 each and is available at all Kiehl's stores.

Usage:
This is works well under lipstick :)

My $0.02:

I've been wanting to try out this one for AGES, since i've been reading raves after raves about this baby! So glad to get this as a door gift when Kiehl's opened its doors here in Penang! :D

Sadly, it did not work for me! :( Instead of moisturizing my lips, i find that it dries them out further. Also, it leaves an uncomfortable film on my lips instead of sinking in! >.<

Not all is bad about this lip balm though - i find that it travels well. The small and light tube fits into my handbag / pocket easily. I also like how it wears well under lipsticks, though i personally prefer a more moisturizing balm underneath.

At US$7 / RM29 per tube it is not the cheapest lip balm there is out there, so naturally i'm a little disappointed. I'm sticking to my beloved Badger Vanilla Madagascar Lip Balm, which i love to death (at about half the price too)! :)

Thats all for now! The MAC Wonder Woman collection premieres locally tomorrow at Gurney Plaza, so do pay them a visit if you want to grab something yeah (but save some for me! lol!)! :D

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Currently based in Penang, Malaysia. Someone who's highly irritable, obsessive compulsive and a talented worrywart. Adores her wonderful boyfriend husband to bits. Buy too much makeup for her own good. Hopes to travel the world someday. Loves collecting stuff in sets (a rather scary compulsion of hers), taking photographs, and enjoying a gooood meal. Hardcore McDonalds supporter. Dislikes paying retail for stuff. Loves scuba diving. Recently acquired a taste for spicy Tom Yum Noodles. VERY forgetful. Still looking for the perfect leather handbag. Tries to be a better person.

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